Top Drake Passage Trips & Tours

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Antarctica & South Georgia Unveiled

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Cross Drake Passage
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter South Georgia's wildlife
• Whale, seal and seabird sightings

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Embark on a 16-day Antarctica and South Georgia cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore remote landing sites across the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. Spot king penguins, seals, and seabirds in their natural habitat.

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from $6,790

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Classic Antarctica

11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Sail the Drake Passage
• Explore the Antarctic Peninsula
• Navigate beautiful waterways
• Visit an Antarctic station

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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The Antarctic Peninsula’s remarkable history provides you with a type of excitement often only associated with the early explorers. Enjoy plenty of time to explore its amazing scenery, a pristine wilderness of snow, ice, mountains and waterways, and an incredible wide variety of wildlife on this 11-day polar voyage.

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from $17,795

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Visit Antarctic research sites
• Experience polar plunge

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

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Join this 13-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Discover wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy expert-led outings while crossing the iconic Drake Passage and Cape Horn.

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from $18,695

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Across the Antarctic Circle

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Cross the Antarctic Circle
• Spot Antarctic Peninsula icebergs
• Explore Tierra del Fuego’s valleys
• Visit Antarctic historic huts

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Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Skiing

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Join a 13-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia on the Sylvia Earle, crossing the Antarctic Circle to explore remote icy landscapes. Experience stunning glaciers, vibrant wildlife, and historic sites while navigating pack ice and iceberg-laden waters.

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from $20,295

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Seaventure

• Explore Stanley, East Falkland
• Cruise scenic bays and channels
• See Grytviken Whaling Station
• View bird colonies and seal wallows

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Arakur Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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This 20-day unique expedition cruise goes beyond wildlife viewing and delves into the human history of Falklands and Antarctica. Board MS Seaventure in Ushuaia, Argentina, cruise through the Beagle Channel on your way to the Falkland Islands, then on to South Georgia, and finally the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $22,999

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Grand Antarctica

20 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Discover Antarctica
• Visit King George Island
• Enjoy South Georgia
• Explore Ushuaia

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Join this 20-day expedition cruise aboard the World Navigator from Ushuaia to explore Antarctica and its surrounding islands. Encounter diverse landscapes and wildlife beyond the Peninsula, including towering icebergs and rugged cliffs.

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from $24,499

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Grand Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Navigate the Drake Passage
• Zodiac excursions in Antarctica
• Experience fjords and rugged cliff
• Spot native birds and seals

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 20-day expedition cruise to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands aboard World Traveller and explore remote shores by Zodiac, hike icy trails, and witness abundant wildlife. Enjoy expert-led excursions and daily discoveries aboard your expedition ship, with a flexible itinerary guided by real-time conditions.

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from $21,556

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Springtime Expedition to Antarctica

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Discover Antarctic wildlife
• Visit Stanley’s Dockyard Museum
• Explore Shackleton’s grave
• Discover Buenos Aires streets

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Buenos Aires / Punta Arenas

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Citizen Science

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Join a 23-day Antarctic cruise on MS Fram, starting in Buenos Aires and sailing to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Experience wildlife, lectures, and Citizen Science activities, before concluding in Punta Arenas.

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from $18,695

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Antarctica: Through the Lens - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Fly over the Drake Passage
• Explore Punta Arenas vibrant scene
• Spot Antarctic icebergs
• Photograph glaciers and icebergs

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

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Photography Seminars

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Join a 12-day Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia on the Greg Mortimer. Discover stunning wildlife, majestic glaciers, and pristine landscapes as you cruise through the Antarctic Peninsula's icy bays.

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from $20,395

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
• Watch whales in Antarctic waters

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

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Snorkeling

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Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.

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from $13,140

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Polar Circle Quest

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard RMS St. Helena

• Cross the Drake Passage
• Visit penguin colonies in Gentoo
• Kayak in Lemaire Channel
• Visit Antarctic Circle

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Camping, Small Ship Sailing

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During this 12-day Polar Circle Quest cruise to Antarctica aboard RMS St. Helena, sail from Ushuaia toward Antarctica’s wild frontier. Cross the legendary Drake Passage and explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands.

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from $8,990

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Polar Circle Quest

12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Discover the Antarctic peninsula
• Spot varied wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Explore south for the Polar Circle

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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This 12-day small ship cruise to Antarctica on the MV Ushuaia sails to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands from Ushuaia, Argentina. Conditions permitting, navigate some of the most beautiful waterways on the planet: the Gerlache Strait, Errera Channel, Neumayer Channel, and the extremely narrow Lemaire Channel.

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from $8,990

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Weddell Sea Quest

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• View the icy South Shetlands
• Spot varied Antarctic wildlife
• Enjoy a full program of lectures
• Visit enigmatic Elephant Island

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, and the Weddell Sea aboard the MV Ushuaia. The Weddell Sea will always be remembered as the polar region that still echoes the ill-fated expedition of the great British polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

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Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight aboard Magellan Explorer starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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from $31,395

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Falkland Islands
• Discover South Georgia
• Watch elephant seals battle
• Observe spectacular wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $14,120

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Emblematic Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Visit polar research stations
• Explore drifting icebergs
• See incredible polar wildlife
• Hop on Zodiacs for outings

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Port of Ushuaia / Buenos Aires

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Join L'Austral for this 12-day polar expedition cruise to the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula. Embark on an unforgettable voyage and succumb to the enchantment of the breathtaking landscapes inhabited by astonishing wildlife. Explore the Gentoo, Adelie, and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, seals, and seabirds.

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from $14,695

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Trek up snowy pathways for views
• Zodiac ashore each day to explore
• Watch glacier calve into the ocean
• Explore bays & channels each day

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Variable

This exciting Antarctic cruise crosses the famed Drake Passage, explores the wildlife-rich shores of the South Shetland Islands, and makes numerous stops along the Antarctic Peninsula. Join us on a trip of a lifetime aboard the Ocean Explorer.

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from $13,450

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, Incl. Helicopters

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Hike on Deception Island
• Watch emperor penguins
• Take a walk on pack ice
• View seabirds in the Drake Passage

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Helicopter Tours

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The 11-day Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin cruise aboard Ortelius permits an amazing rendezvous with the magnificent Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. Explore the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adelies and gentoos. Visit Deception Island and Half Moon Island where even more penguins can be viewed.

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